HgCdTe (MCT) Photovoltaic DetectorPVM-10.6-1×1-TO39-NW-90

2.0 – 12.0 µm, ambient temperature, multiple junction

PVM-10.6-1x1-TO39-NW-90 is uncooled IR photovoltaic multiple junction detector based on sophisticated HgCdTe heterostructure for the best performance and stability. The device is designed for the maximum performance at λ_opt = 10.6 µm and especially useful as a large active area detector to detect CW and low frequency modulated radiation.

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Features

Wide spectral range from 2.0 to 12.0 µm

Large active area 1×1 mm^2

Ambient temperature operation

No bias required

No 1/f noise

Short time constant ≤ 1.5 ns

Operation from DC to high frequency

Sensitive to IR radiation polarisation

Convenient to use

Versatility

Very small size

Cost-effective solution

Quantity discounted price

Fast delivery

Applications

CO2 laser (10.6 µm) measurements

Laser power monitoring and control

Laser beam profiling and positioning

Laser calibration

Dentistry

Specification (T_a = 20°C)

Parameter	PVM-10.6-1×1-TO39-NW-90
Active element material	epitaxial HgCdTe heterostructure
Cut-on wavelength λ_cut-on (10%) µm	≤2.0
Peak wavelength λ_peak, µm	8.5±1.5
Optimum wavelength λ_opt, µm	10.6
Cut-off wavelength λ_cut-off (10%) µm	≥12.0
*Detectivity D(λ_peak), cm⋅Hz^1/2/W**	≥2.0×10⁷
*Detectivity D(λ_opt), cm⋅Hz^1/2/W**	≥1.0×10⁷
Current responsivity R_i(λ_peak), A/W	≥0.004
Current responsivity R_i(λ_opt), A/W	≥0.002
Time constant τ, ns	≤1.5
Resistance R, Ω	≥30
Active area A, mm×mm	1×1
Package	TO39
Acceptance angle, Φ	~90°
Window	none